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The Name Silvia - Origin and Meaning of Silvia
  



The Name Silvia - Origin and Meaning of Silvia


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Silvia

Latin

Usage of the Name Silvia

Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, English, German, Czech, Slovak, Romanian, Ancient Roman, Roman Mythology

Meaning of the Name Silvia

The name Silvia is a feminine form of Silvius.

Famous Bearers

In Roman mythology, Rhea Silvia was the mother of Romulus and Remus, who founded the city of Rome.
Bearers of the name include Saint Silvia (c. 515 - c. 592), an Italian saint and the mother of St. Gregory the Great; Silvia Pinal (born 1931), a Mexican actress; Silvia Derbez (1932 - 2002), a Mexican actress; Silvia Farina Elia (born 1972), an Italian tennis player.
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